Meaning of the word "comb-footed spider" in English

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comb-footed spider

US /ˈkoʊmˌfʊtɪd ˈspaɪdər/
UK /ˈkoʊmˌfʊtɪd ˈspaɪdər/
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Noun

1.

a spider of the family Theridiidae, typically having a comb of bristles on the hind legs used for manipulating silk, and including the widow spiders.

Example:
The tiny comb-footed spider spun an intricate web in the corner of the shed.
Many comb-footed spiders are known for their ability to build irregular, tangled webs.
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